Last weekend was one for the books—we finally got the Friends reunion we were dreaming of. Friends: The Reunion aired on HBO Max on May 27, and it was the second time that Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer were in the same room since the show ended 17 years ago. When Friends aired, in addition to the fashion trends, one of the most popular things to come from the sitcom was “The Rachel”.
The Rachel, which became super popular during the ’90s, was Jennifer Aniston’s character Rachel Green’s hairstyle, and after the character debuted it, it became the hairstyle of the decade. It became synonymous with the ’90s and it’s one of the most iconic and well-known show hairstyles.
Even though it became an instant hit, Aniston later revealed to Allure that the cut was the “ugliest she has ever seen.” During the decade, the haircut was copied by everyone and almost twenty years later, it’s back and better than ever. Even Renée Zellweger, Mariah Carey, and Chrissy Teigen are into it in 2021.
If you want to get The Rachel, make sure you visit a salon. Ask for collapsed layers on the side of the head. Layers and volume are what make the haircut. For a more modern take on the look, ask for long layers, curtain bangs, or a shag haircut.
